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Old 09-09-2019, 08:13 PM   #44
pitterpat
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Re: Pitterpat's 84 C20 mild build

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Originally Posted by TKCR View Post
Drill it out. Use a smaller drill bit, smaller than the bolt and threads of the weld nut. Once you get most of the bolt drilled out, you might be able to knock the rest out. Then you can tap the hole and it’s ready for a new bolt. Had this happen in my truck. I had 3 out of the 4, break on me. And the 4th, the whole weld nut broke off!
Thanks, I started that but I think the drill bit was too small. I don't care if the weld nut comes off, actually I hope it does. Probably will, it's rusty enough.
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1984 Chevy Custom 20
$2500 work done on engine and transmission 2010/ less than 1000 miles on it since.
Here's my mild build thread,
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=783971
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